Pentium E5300 vs Xeon E3-1220L v3
Pentium E5300
Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium E5300 is positioned at rank 737 and the Xeon E3-1220L v3 is on rank 939, so the Pentium E5300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5300 and Xeon E3-1220L v3
Pentium E5300
The Pentium E5300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $64.
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium E5300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium E5300 versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Pentium E5300 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium E5300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5300 scores 1,395 against the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 1,407 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5300 vs 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3.
| Feature | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+73% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+136% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,395 | 1,407 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5300) / VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3).
| Feature | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-P |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5300 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 debuted at $193. At current prices ($25 vs $30), the Pentium E5300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5300 delivers 55.8 pts/$ vs 46.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — making the Pentium E5300 the 17.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5300 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62-68% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+19% | 46.9 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2013 |
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